An Unforgettable Experience Awaits
Embark on a university or college Travel and Tourism trip to Paris, and allow your students to discover how it capitalizes on its world-class attractions, including fascinating buildings and monuments.
We organise, book and support group leaders with their trips, taking the worry out of planning a university or college trip abroad.
Trip Highlights
A view across the city from the Eiffel Tower
The beautiful Sacré-Cœur Basilica
Notable graves at Père Lachaise Cemetery
A sightseeing river cruise down the Seine
Recommended excursions
Eiffel Tower
The Eiffel Tower stands at 324m over the city of Paris.The structure has become synonymous with the city and is magnificent during the day or at night when it is illuminated. This is the most visited monument in France and pre-booking is essential and availability is limited.
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Paris’s largest cemetery is said to be the world’s most visited, attracting thousands of visitors to the graves of those who have enhanced French life over the past 200 years. Students can reflect at the tombstones of notable figures from Molière to Colette, Chopin, Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison. The cemetery is also the site of three World War I memorials.
River Cruise Bateaux Mouches
Take to the River Seine for a relaxing tour of some of the main sights of Paris. Hopping on an open deck or glass-sided boat at Pont de l’Alma, you cruise past The Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Notre-Dame, Musée d’Orsay and the Louvre amongst many other sites. Tickets are valid for any cruise, so this excursion is very flexible for your itinerary.
The Panthéon
Originally the Abbey of St Genevieve, this was converted to a secular mausoleum during the Revolution. This tomb is dedicated to great figures of French history, from famous authors and politicians, to more obscure French rescuers of Jews from the Holocaust. Students can get a flavour of the people who have helped shape the nation’s history and identity.
Notre Dame Cathedral
The beautiful Gothic Cathedral of Notre Dame was completed in 1345, badly damaged in the Revolution, and restored in the 19th century. You can climb the 387 stone steps of the south tower up to the famous bell tolled by the fictional Quasimodo, in Victor Hugo’s 1831 Notre-Dame de Paris. (An entrance fee applies to climb the steps).
Montmartre & the Sacré Coeur
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart dominates the city skyline thanks to its position on top of Montmartre, the highest point in Paris. The Basilica of Montmartre was dedicated to atone for the sins of the Paris Commune. It is a building of great beauty reflecting the hopes, fears and attitudes of fin-de-siècle France. Behind the Sacré Coeur is the Place du Tertre with its artists’ colony.
Private guided sightseeing tour, Paris
Take a private guided tour of the most interesting sights your destination has to offer. View and discuss significant buildings and trace the city’s development through its architecture. Explore unmissable attractions as your guide entertains and informs with colourful details that bring them to life. It’s a great way to gain a deeper understanding of the city.
Typical accommodation
Acadie Gonesse ★★
Why groups like it:
- Clean & secure hotel with helpful staff & recently refurbished rooms
- A short drive away from Paris city centre
- Near the Basilique de St Denis where several French kings are buried & the Air & Space Museum
Facilities
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Private bathrooms
- Rooms have flat screen TVs
Comfort Hotel Chelles Marne La Vallee ★★
Why groups like it:
- Located just 20 to 30 minutes from Disneyland Paris
- Coach journey to the attractions of central Paris
- Only 25km from Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport
Facilities:
- Flat-screen TVs
- Hairdryers in rooms
- All rooms have en-suites and are multi-bedded rooms (2-4 beds)
FIAP Jean Monnet
Why groups like it:
- Located 20 minutes from the Latin quarter, the Louvre and the Eiffel Tower
- Many helpful in-house services specially designed with groups in mind
- Staff experienced in hosting groups of students of different ages and needs
Facilities:
- Private bathrooms
- 24-hour reception
- Common room with pool table
Hotel Luxia ★★
Why groups like it:
- Great location next to the Sacre Coeur, the Seine & the Eiffel Tower in the heart of Montmartre
- 15-minute walk from the Moulin Rouge
- Metro station is 2 minutes’ walk & connects your group to the whole of Paris
Facilities:
- Private bathrooms
- Satellite TV
- 24-hour reception
Residence Internationale De Paris
Why groups like it:
Located 1km from the famous Père Lachaise Cemetery
Only 500m from Porte de Bagnolet or Porte de Montreuil Metro stations for the centre of Paris
Offers a great breakfast before you start your day of activities and visits
Facilities:
Satellite TV
Free Wi-Fi access
Private bathrooms
St Christopher’s Paris Hostel, Canal
Why groups like it:
- Located on Paris Bassin de la Villette
- 350m from Crimé Metro station & near to Cités des Sciences
- The hostel is a reconstruction of Magasins Généraux, a 19th century warehouse
Facilities:
- 24-hour reception & all-night security staff
- Free Wi-Fi access
- Safety deposit boxes
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